We got the results back for Jack's gluten test. It came back negative, which we suspected, because the doctor said he's probably too young for it to come back positive. He said he's also only seen one test in a kid or baby come back positive. He referred us to Dr. Donovan, the only pediatric gastroenterologist in Tulsa, so we'll see how quickly we get in.
The doctor also wanted us to introduce him to cow's milk since he is almost 1. He has been crying off and on over the last few days and we weren't sure what the problem was. Today, since we were home with him all day, we got to see what it was doing to him. He pretty much screamed all day from stomach and gas pains. I could hear and feel his tummy rumbling :( It was very sad.
I was reading a gluten blog and came across a good piece of information. Doctors think that as much as 50% of Celiac patients are also allergic or intolerant to casein and/or lactose, which is basically in cows milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.
So we will see what Dr. Donovan has to say and see what tests he wants to do. I'm going to share all of my research with him so he can have all the information up front. I hope we get the answers we need so we can move on with a happy child.
I guess I will be making a gluten free and dairy free cake for his birthday!!
Keep us in your prayers,
Ashley
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